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WV HB5679

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Toney

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County academic directors would become at-will employees, with employment at the "will and pleasure" of the county board rather than at the board's discretion
  • Professional educators employed as supervisors or central office administrators must substitute teach at least three instructional days per school year, unless they have never held a teaching or administrative certificate
  • County attendance directors must substitute teach in a classroom three days per month when a substitute teacher is unavailable
  • County boards of education are required to provide incentives to implement the sharing of treasurers with other counties
  • Bill was introduced February 17, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Education

Legislative Description

To modify county school boards and county boards of directors

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026

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